>I have the FA 20-35/4, and my gf has the EF USM 20-35/3.5-4.5 with hood and
>case for her EOS-5. There is a significant size difference between the two
>(Pentax being smaller, of course). Both are recent acquisitions, so we
>haven't sat down to do any serious comparisons, but at first glance, they
>seem fairly equivalent in output.
>
>What I don't like about the Canon 20-35 is the diameter and reach of the
>hood. It is a monster compared to the FA version. And of course, the hood
>and soft leather case cost extra for the Canon, while Pentax supplies both
>with the lens.
>
>Cheers,
>Gerald
Is flare about equivalent between the two? What I mean is, is the SMC
coating on the Pentax superior enought to allow it to use a smaller hood
while the Canon needs a larger hood to do the same job? Or did Pentax just
skimp on the hood and Canon provide the right size for that type lens?
Dan Scott
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